NYSL Children's Library
Upcoming Events

Carrie Silberman & Rachel Henry, Children's Librarians
Heather Paulson, Children's Assistant

Children's events are for Library members. Registration is required for all programs, and space is limited. Please make sure children meet the proper age requirements. To register, call 212-288-6900 x234 or e-mail children@nysoclib.org.

January:

• Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. &
  Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.
  Let It Snow! Stories and Craft, Age 3 and older
  Enjoy winter tales and decorate kirigami snowflakes.

• Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
  Time for Twos
  Join us for a special story time just for two-year-olds.

February:

• Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
  Special Event: Newly Added Event!
  Katharine Holabird and Angelina Ballerina
  Ages 3 and older; $5 per person, at the door; Members' Room
  Katharine Holabird's Angelina Ballerina was an instant hit when it was first published more than 25 years ago. In this event, Ms. Holabird will read from her books, lead Angelina-style dance exercises, and give a sneak preview of the upcoming Angelina and the Royal Wedding. Young dancers are invited to wear their ballet slippers and costumes.

• Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. &
  Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.
  Valentine's Day Stories and Craft, Age 3 and older
  Enjoy Valentine stories and make a craft for someone you love.

• Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
  Time for Twos
  If you're two, this is a special storytime just for you.

• Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
  Toddler Time, Ages 12-24 Months
  Join us for stories, music, movement, and more.

• Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 3:30 p.m.
  Merry Movies and More, Age 3 and older
  While it's cold outside, warm up in the Library with the animated version of Raymond Briggs' classic children's book The Snowman. Craft to follow.

• Friday, February 19, 2010 at 3:30 p.m.
  Book a Trip Around the World, Kindergarten-Third Grade
  Pick up your reading passport and join us each month for stories and crafts from around the world. This month, enjoy fairy tales from Europe and make Rapunzel's castle.

• Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
  Nursery Rhyme Time, Ages 2-3 and older
  Join us for classic nursery rhymes, stories and songs.

• Friday, February 26, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
  Special Event: Mother-Daughter Book Discussion
  Understood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
  For mothers and their daughters in grades 3-5; Whitridge Room
  Mothers and their daughters in grades 3-5 are invited to join Children's Library staff for a discussion of Dorothy Canfield Fisher's classic Understood Betsy, which has delighted readers since it was first published in 1917. Copies of the book are available for registrants.

• Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.
  Musical Storytelling, Age 3 and older
  Discover stories through songs with musician Bob "Bobaloo" Basey. Sing along with his flute and other instruments. This event is $5 per child for Library members and their guests.

March:

• Friday, March 12, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.,
  Special Event:
  The Tree That Time Built with Mary Ann Hoberman and Linda Winston
  For grade 1 and older; $5 per person, at the door; Members' Room
  Mary Ann Hoberman is a poet and the critically acclaimed author of over forty books for children, including the beloved A House Is a House for Me, winner of the National Book Award. In 2008, Ms. Hoberman was named Children's Poet Laureate of America by the Poetry Foundation. In this event, she will be joined by educator Linda Winston in introducing their new book, The Tree That Time Built: A Celebration of Nature, Science, and Imagination. The Tree That Time Built is a moving anthology of more than 100 poems celebrating the wonders of the natural world and encouraging environmental awareness.

The Eighth Annual Young Writers Awards
Competition Open January 11-April 12, 2010

Competition Guidelines

Entrants must be children or grandchildren of Library members, or students at a member or invited school. Watch this space for announcements of the awards ceremony and the winners.

The 2010 Young Writers Awards are generously underwritten by Jeanette Sarkisian Wagner and Paul A. Wagner.